"I had that epiphany about six months after graduating. There I was, sitting in my cramped studio apartment, staring at my student loan statement while working a job that barely covered rent. Four years of college, countless all-nighters, and what did I have to show for it? A piece of paper and a salary that made me question every life choice."
"It hit different. Not because it was particularly profound, but because I was living proof of the first half. My formal education was indeed making me a living. A mediocre one, but a living nonetheless. That quote became the catalyst for everything that followed. Within three years, I'd taught myself to code, understood basic business finance, learned digital marketing, and started my first company at twenty-three. Not because I'm special, but because I finally understood what Rohn was really saying."
A college graduate faced crippling student loans and a low-paying job despite completing a degree. A quoted maxim about self-education catalyzed a shift toward autonomous learning. Within three years the graduate taught themselves coding, basic business finance, and digital marketing, and launched a company at twenty-three. Traditional education provided structure and clear milestones but felt overly linear and disconnected from practical business needs. Classroom learning emphasized theories and memorization from instructors with limited real-world experience. Practical entrepreneurial skills were acquired outside formal institutions through online tutorials, courses, and hands-on practice.
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